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The people of 26 September
4 people in 4 stories, 21 deaths recorded, 2026
Chadchart Sittipunt
Governor of Bangkok (2022-2026)
In Thailand, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt declares a flood disaster across the city as severe flooding kills at least two people and affects more than 84,000 nationwide.
Disasters · 26 Sep
Elina Svitolina
Ukrainian tennis player (born 1994)
In tennis, Ukraine reaches its first Billie Jean King Cup final after defeating defending champion Italy 2–0 in the semifinals, with Elina Svitolina securing the decisive victory over Jasmine Paolini.
Sport · 26 Sep · with Jasmine Paolini
Johann Wadephul
German politician, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany
German foreign minister Johann Wadephul and Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov hold talks during the United Nations General Assembly, the first talks between Germany and Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
World · 26 Sep · with Sergey Lavrov
Demi Vollering
Dutch cyclist (born 1996)
In cycling, the Netherlands' Demi Vollering wins the women's road race world title in Montreal, Canada, defeating Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney in the final sprint, while Italy's Elisa Longo Borghini takes bronze.
Sport · 26 Sep · with Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney, Elisa Longo Borghini
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